General information about Liriope spicata (Creeping Lily Turf):
Liriope spicata offers late summer cloudy
lavender
to cottony
white
flower spikes that rise out of feathery foliage on 10 inch shoots.
In late fall, these flowers often give way to blackish berries.

In southern zones, you’ll find Liriope spicata remains an
evergreen
tuft and is virtually indestructible in stubborn areas like the
base of trees
where roots otherwise impede growth.
On
slopes
and banks, she is stellar at
erosion control,
and forming a mat that gracefully
chokes out most weeds, filling any empty spots in a garden with her beauty.

If you need a quick-growing perennial, you will love that she spreads
moderately
to
very fast
by underground
rhizomes,
its foliage resembles very vigorous turf grass, hence the common name.
While not ideal for
borders
plantings, many gardeners choose it as a low-maintenance
turf substitute
for low
foot traffic
areas because unlike most groundcovers where leaf litter can get entangled, spicata's fallen leaves can easily be raked free from its linear foliage.

The hardiness of this plant is really the show-stopper here.
It puts up with
drought,
poor soil,
heat, humidity,
slopes
and moist areas; it performs best in moist, fertile soils.
Additionally, spicata is moderately
tolerant of salt
and
deer tend to avoid it,
making it perfect for people with pests.

Gardeners love to use Liriope spicata along streams, ponds, and boulders or in rock gardens, along paths, and
under shallow-rooted trees
where she promises to thrive.

Important note about bare root Liriope
Liriope is not like other perennials, it grows much slower the first year when transplanted from
bare roots
than from potted plants.
Do not expect much growth the first season after transplanting bare roots.
If you seek substantial growth the first summer after transplanting, buy potted plants.

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In northern zones where winter snow will crush the foliage, consider shearing (or mowing on high) in late fall or very early spring to avoid a period of ratty-looking dead foliage in the spring that can impede new spring growth.

Shearing in southern zones is optional, you may elect to do it just to maintain the most attractive appearance.

This plant can be susceptible to
Anthracnose, especially in southern zones.
If it develops brown spots in winter, cut the foliage back (to the ground is OK) in early spring.